Planck's principle, often associated with Max Planck's work in theoretical physics, refers to the fundamental idea of quantization of energy. Planck introduced the concept of energy quanta in 1900 to explain black-body radiation, leading to the development of quantum theory. The key aspects of Planck's principle include: 1. **Quantization of Energy**: According to Planck, energy is not continuous but rather exists in discrete packets called "quanta.
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